SSC
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Highest forest:Madhya Pradesh::The least forest ____
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Haryana
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Karnataka
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Uttar Pradesh
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West Bengal
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The state that has the largest area of forest cover in India is Madhya Pradesh.
Detailed explanation-2: -Officials said the decrease in forest cover was because much of the land had been diverted for non-forest purposes while sanctioning development projects, particularly widening of roads.
Detailed explanation-3: -In 2021, Haryana had the lowest forest cover with respect to total geographical area in India at 3.63 percent. Trailing closely behind was the state of Punjab with 3.67 percent forest cover.
Detailed explanation-4: -Area-wise: Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in the country followed by Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Maharashtra.
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